Tender potatoes, creamy cheese, and savory ham baked together with herbs for a warm, comforting dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.76 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 7 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
05 - 6.8 fl oz heavy cream
06 - 1 oz unsalted butter, for greasing and dotting
→ Meats
07 - 5.3 oz cooked ham, diced
→ Herbs & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp salt, adjusted to taste
11 - Pinch of nutmeg
→ Optional
12 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter a medium baking dish approximately 8x12 inches.
02 - Arrange half of the potato slices evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle half of the chopped onions, minced garlic, diced ham, and grated Gruyère on top. Season with salt, pepper, fresh thyme leaves, and a pinch of nutmeg.
03 - Layer the remaining potatoes, onions, ham, and cheese over the first. Repeat seasoning evenly over the top.
04 - Pour heavy cream uniformly across the assembled layers. Dot the surface with remaining unsalted butter.
05 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes more, until golden and bubbling.
06 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley to garnish.
